EVERYONE HELPING HANDS
Join the deacons to extend helping hands to our single moms, widows/ers, senior adults, and those with chronic illness who have asked for assistance around their homes on Saturday, November 16, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m, Room 263. You don’t have to be handy, just willing to help! Elementary children and older are welcome! To sign up to help, contact Wilma Morgan. wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742
PCPC MOBILE APP
Did you know you can watch or listen to sermons, read the Daily Prayer Guide, find out the best place to park for weekday studies/classes, see upcoming events, and give online…all from the convenience of your phone? Download the PCPC app today (simply search “PCPC” in the iOS or Android app store).
Each Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($9.00 each) in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one. They will be in the Sanctuary Sunday, December 8, and there will be a bulletin insert that morning listing the names of the donor and the recipient. Our chancel area will be wreathed in these beautiful plants for our worship services from December 8 through Christmas Eve. You may take your plant with you following the Christmas Eve service if you wish to do so. Online reservations (pcpc.org/events) will close on Wednesday, November 27 at 10:00 p.m. Requests received later than November 27 will miss the insert printing deadline. jayne.bjork@pcpc.org
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YEAR END GIVING
In order to comply with IRS regulations, Tuesday, December 31, is the deadline for donations to be receipted for 2019. Other than offerings given in worship or online, you may mail checks postmarked by Tuesday, December 31. Since church offices will be closed on the 31st, any hand-delivered contributions should be placed in the offering plate during regular worship services on Sunday. For stock donation instructions, contact Cheli Conejo by noon, Friday, December 27. Please note that mutual fund donations can take up to three weeks to process. Thank you for your generosity in supporting all that God is doing at PCPC. cheli.conejo@pcpc.org or 214-224-2608
YOUNG FAMILIES PRESCHOOL SONG & STORY
Join the Children’s Ministry as we sing songs, listen to stories, and have an exciting time on Friday, November 15, 10:00–11:00 a.m., Room 122. Iced tea and water will be provided to parents; lunch will not be served. Please park behind Oak Lawn West and NOT the Shops of Highland Park. No RSVP is necessary. childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556
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POINSETTIAS IN THE SANCTUARY
GLOBAL LOCAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT THANKSGIVING DINNER
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Come help us introduce international students from SMU to an American-style Thanksgiving dinner and build new friendships on Friday, November 22, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. We’ll have fun, fellowship, and line dancing. Sign up to bring food at pcpc.org/events. We need people to bring turkey, sides, bread, and dessert. sarah.morrison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2524
"Unite under a banner of serving others"
OUR FAMILY
births • Owen Benjamin Graber, son of Ben & Anna Graber (PCPC Missionaries) on October 14, 2019. • London Hannah Dunlap, daughter of Rick & Maggie Dunlap (Out-of-town members) on October 15, 2019.
deaths • Daniel G. Adamian (CC#12), former husband of Carrie Ellen Adamian (CC#12); father of Addison & Olivia Adamian (CC#12) on October 21, 2019.
sympathies SAVE THE DATE FAMILY ADVENT SERVICE
• Nathan & Candice Orr (CC#14) on the loss of her mother; William & Olivia Orr (CC#14) on the loss of their grandmother, Paula Dene Conley, on October 23, 2019.
Sunday, December 1 | 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
Care Clusters – pcpc.org/care/care-clusters/
WOMEN'S ADVENT PRAYER
Tuesday, December 3 | 7:00–8:30 p.m. | 3814 Potomac
SENIOR ADULT CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND CONCERT Tuesday, December 6 | 12:00–2:00 p.m. | Oak Lawn West
If you've never been to Boxes of Blessing, it is hard to fully describe the atmosphere. Before the packing starts, the air is buzzing with excitement. A controlled chaos ensues as of hundreds people start diligently packing boxes of food. Young and old, rich and poor, neighbors from all over Dallas unite under a banner of serving others. The smoothness with which the operation runs is always impeccable considering how much is going on, and you would think that the flurry of activity would tire out the volunteers - but they can’t seem to get enough. Singing, laughing, and smiling our way through the morning, we pack an unbelievable pile of thousands of meals. It is one thing to know about the love of God, and another to live it. This is where we put flesh and blood on the mission of PCPC: extending the transforming presence of Christ to Dallas and the world. What makes this event different than other service projects at our church? The sheer magnitude, the inter-generational relationships, and the opportunity to invite people who aren’t believers to an event where the church and Christ’s love truly shines bright. “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:35 It may seem like it’s hard to make an impact in the world these days, but Boxes of Blessing truly changes lives. The boxes go to churches and nonprofits all over Dallas, and each meal can be a difference maker for these families. In coming together, we can make a difference in Dallas. The Kingdom of God will gain ground as we spread joy and the Gospel messages included in the box. Often when we fellowship and serve, the veil between heaven and earth becomes thin. We can see the glory and design God has for us when we do what we were made to do. So please come on Saturday, December 7 from 8:30 a.m.-Noon, 6100 Cedar Springs Road. “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” Psalms 34:8 — Kyle Cantrell
PRESCHOOL ADVENT SONG & STORY
Friday, December 13 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. | Oak Lawn West
REJOICE! CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday, December 15 | 4:30 & 7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Tuesday, December 24 | 4:00 & 8:00 p.m. | Sanctuary
GENERAL FUND
budget
2019/2020 operating budget
$13,500,000
July 1—October 27, 2019 budget
$3,087,031
July 1—October 27, 2019 giving
$3,070,483
Budget Variance
–$16,548